Fun and friendly, happy and lively, this music played in 3/4 or 6/8 time is among the commonly heard music on carousels, also known as merry-go-rounds. This music often utilizes playful and merry instruments such as the calliope, xylophone, nickolodeon, and marching bass and snare drum. Because of its playful and rousing nature, this music is also frequently used at the circus and on carnival, county fair and amusement park rides.
